Hopewell Community Park - Rules & Regulations

1. Park hours are 8:00am to 10:00pm - Winter 8:00am until dusk.
2. No bench or table is to be changed or removed without township approval.
3. Do not deface, injure, remove, cut or damage any of the trees, plants, shrubs, turf, buildings or fixtures.
4. Do not annoy others in the park.
5. No persons or group totaling 10 or more can gather in the park without a township permit.
6. Use of shelters by permit only.  Each permit requires a deposit and rental fee.
7. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are RESTRICTED.  Alcohol may be consumed if the following conditions are met:
   1. Permit is issued by the township.
   2. More food than alcohol is present.
8. The exclusive use of alcohol is not permitted in the park.
9. Do not set up a booth, table or stand for the sale of any articles without written township consent.
10. No dumping of garbage, waste or litter in the park.
11. Do not deface any posted notice or regulation.
12. Do not place any notice or placard without township approval.
13. No open fires permitted.  Fires only made in stoves or special fireplaces provided.  Charcoal or wood fires only.  Do not use park wood.
14. No firearms, archery sports or other propelled devices in the park.
15. No hunting or trapping
16. No unlicensed vehicle and/or cycle in the park.
17. Do not bring pets into the park.
18. No swimming, skating or boating in or on the park lake, unless approved by the township.
19.  Do not exceed the 5mph park speed limit.  Do not park in the grass or along the park road areas.
20. Do not climb, sit, stand or walk on any tree, sign, building or other park structures.
21. No tents, shacks, shelters, trailers or other overnight camping structures permitted unless approved by the township.
22. No hobby devices in the park unless approved by the township.
23. No "live bait" fishing.

VIOLATIONS of any of the above rules and regulations shall result, upon conviction, of a fine up to $300.00 and costs of prosecution for each and every offense.

NOTICE:  Please call the Hopewell Township Police Department or the Park Ranger if you see any violation.  Your help and concern will make our Community Park a better place to visit and enjoy.

PERMIT INFORMATION:  All permits required by this ordinance must be posted at specific confines at the park.  For a permit or information call the Hopewell Township Municipal Building at 724-378-1460 between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday.

A map of the park may be viewed by "clicking" on this link.

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